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AC55 MLC

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,750 mi
Last recorded35,750 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC55 MLC
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 35,750 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread left, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 35,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread left, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 34,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 32,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp spilt (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 31,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 29,428 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 25,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 25,034 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 24,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,988 miles

EML light illuminated

Engine, under tray and full floor covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage and worn shoulder

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

unable to rotate rear wheels due to drive system

Fail 30 Mar 2018 23,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light illuminated

Engine, under tray and full floor covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage and worn shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

unable to rotate rear wheels due to drive system

Pass 22 Mar 2017 22,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 22,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,542 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 16,708 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,831 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,104 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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AC55 MLC is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 32,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC55 MLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AC55 MLC is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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